13:49a

So will it be: This clause indicates that 13:49b–50 explains the parable in 13:47–48. The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as So means “even so,” “like that,” or “in the same way.” It does not mean “therefore.”

Here are some other ways to translate this clause:

The same thing will happen (God’s Word)
-or-
That is the way it will be (New Living Translation (2004))

at the end of the age: This phrase refers to the day when God will judge the people of the world. This same phrase occurs in 13:40b.

Here are some other ways to translate this clause:

at the end of the world (New Century Version)
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at the end of this time ⌊on earth⌋

13:49b

The angels will come: The Greek verb that the Berean Standard Bible translates as will come is literally “will go out.” In the context of 13:41a where Jesus sends out the angels, this verb probably means that the angels will go out from heaven.

Here are some other ways to translate this clause:

the angels will go out (Good News Translation)

and separate: This verb refers to separating or dividing things into groups. In this context, the angels will separate or pick out evil people from among good people.

Here are some other ways to translate this verb:

divide
-or-
pick out

the wicked: This word describes people who do evil deeds as a way of life.

Here are some other ways to translate this word:

evil people (New Century Version)
-or-
bad people

the righteous: This word describes people who do what is right and good. They follow God’s rules/commands.

Here are some other ways to translate this word:

those who do what is right

-or-

good people

This word also occurs in 13:43a.

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